Shift Supervisor - Electrical job at Kakira Sugar Limited

Responsibilities or duties

To supervise and monitor the electrical system and installations throughout the shift.

• Co-ordinate the repair and rectification of all breakdown contingencies, and ensure the smooth functioning of the electrical systems all through the production process.
• Monitor and diagnose faults along the process flow line to ensure that electrical control parameter readings are maintained at normal levels.
• Coordinate the general overhauling of electrical equipment in the workshop during off crop and other major shutdowns.
• Check the attendance and punctuality of subordinates and allocate them work in order to optimize the shift manning levels.
• Allocate special tools and equipment to subordinates in the section and also ensure their proper use.
• Carry out on the job training of subordinate operatives, management and industrial trainees in order to enhance their skills development.
• Initiate requisitions for spares and materials for the shift, and keep records of issues received and their utilization.
• Keep records of routine log books of shift activities and ensure that information recorded is accurate.
• Adhere to and enforce company safety, health and environment regulations in place among subordinate employees
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned to you by Superintendent – Electrical/ management from time to time.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

A Minimum of a diploma in electrical engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution. A certificate in supervisory management is an added advantage.

Experience needed

A minimum of three (03) years hands on experience as an electrician technician.

• Co-ordinate the repair and rectification of all breakdown contingencies, and ensure the smooth functioning of the electrical systems all through the production process.
• Monitor and diagnose faults along the process flow line to ensure that electrical control parameter readings are maintained at normal levels.
• Coordinate the general overhauling of electrical equipment in the workshop during off crop and other major shutdowns.
• Check the attendance and punctuality of subordinates and allocate them work in order to optimize the shift manning levels.
• Allocate special tools and equipment to subordinates in the section and also ensure their proper use.
• Carry out on the job training of subordinate operatives, management and industrial trainees in order to enhance their skills development.
• Initiate requisitions for spares and materials for the shift, and keep records of issues received and their utilization.
• Keep records of routine log books of shift activities and ensure that information recorded is accurate.
• Adhere to and enforce company safety, health and environment regulations in place among subordinate employees
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned to you by Superintendent – Electrical/ management from time to time.

• Basic supervisory skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and sketches

• Diploma in electrical engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in supervisory management is an added advantage.